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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.10, 3,193.65 and 1,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.10, 3,193.65 and 1,254.30 is: 1,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.10 : 3,193.65 = 1,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.10/3,193.65 = 1,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.10x = 3,193.65 × 1,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.10x = 4,005,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,795.20/2,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.45

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